American Airlines Completes Enhancements to Sao Paulo, Admirals Club Lounge
June 29 2009 - 10:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the latest
example of American Airlines commitment to reinvest in its products
and services to enhance the travel experience for customers,
American has completed extensive renovations to its Admirals Club
at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in Brazil. The
lounge, located in Terminal 2, Wing D on the mezzanine level, now
has 6,621 square feet, an expansion of more than 1,200 square feet,
with seating for more than 220 visitors. The renovated space mixes
luxury and convenience by offering an upgraded, multi-functional
business center, flat-panel TVs, self-serve complimentary food and
beverage selections, and a children's room. "Business and leisure
travelers alike will appreciate the enhancements we've made to our
Sao Paulo Admirals Club lounge," said Nancy Knipp, President -
Admirals Club for American Airlines. "The club renovations enable
our members and guests to relax and to conveniently and efficiently
fulfill their personal and professional obligations while
traveling." In addition to enhancing existing amenities, American
added spa-like shower facilities with two private showers, towels,
shampoo, body gels and blow dryers. Other offerings include: --
Multi-functional business center with six work stations and three
PCs with high-speed Internet access, printer and copier, free local
calls, and fee-based fax service -- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
access for all Admirals Club visitors -- Complimentary self-serve
food and beverage area with a wide selection of wines, liquors and
other beverages, as well as expanded food offerings including hot
and cold selections -- Assistance with ticketing, re-booking
flights or upgrades from Admirals Club representatives The GRU
Admirals Club operates on a seasonal schedule. It is now open
daily, 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., through October. From November
through February, the club is open daily, 7:30 a.m. - midnight.
One-year Admirals Club memberships for new members range from just
$350 to $500. AAdvantage miles can also be used to purchase
Admirals Club memberships. One-day passes are available for $50 and
may be purchased online, at self-service check-in machines, or at
any Admirals Club location. American, a founding member of the
global oneworld(R) Alliance, operates 44 Admirals Clubs in airports
throughout the world. For details on Admirals Club lounges,
including Admirals Club membership and one-day pass information, go
to http://www.aa.com/admiralsclub. About American Airlines American
Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) serve 250 cities
in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights.
The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft.
American's award-winning Web site, AA.com(R), provides users with
easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news,
information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding
member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of
the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them
to offer their customers more services and benefits than any
airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly
700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories.
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http://www.aa.com DATASOURCE: American Airlines CONTACT: Martha
Pantin, Corporate Communications, Miami, of American Airlines,
+1-305-520-3197, Web Site: http://www.aa.com/
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